Day: May 12, 2026

Tractor-Trailer Rollover Near Rochambeau Bridge (May 9, 2026)

Sandy Hook VFR and Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and a medic were dispatched just before 0100 May 9 to I-84 East between Exits 11 and 13 for a reported tractor trailer truck rollover with injuries.

When en route first responders were advised the driver was speaking, but the extent of any injuries was still unknown. Firefighters were advised of a diesel spill as a result of the crash.

Sandy Hook Rescue 444 and Engines 441 and 442 responded with crews.

Upon arrival, SHVFR First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan assumed command and reported the truck, a 2018 Kenworth, was on its side, just prior to the Rochambeau Bridge. The driver, a 36-year-old male, was out of the truck with minor injuries reported, and approximately three gallons of diesel was leaking from the saddle tank fill.

CSP notified DEEP of the crash. Modzelewski’s also responded.

The driver was checked for injuries but declined transport.

Firefighters remained on scene until the truck was uprighted, at which time they confirmed there was no additional diesel spill.

Sandy Hook turned the scene over to CSP, CT DEEP and Modz’s for continued clean-up, and returned to service at 03:35.

Vehicle Rollover & Fire (May 5, 2026)

Sandy Hook VFR, Botsford Fire Rescue, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and a paramedic were dispatched at 15:32 May 5 to Berkshire Road near its intersection with High Rock Road for a reported one vehicle rollover. First responders were also alerted that the vehicle, a 2018 Chevy Traverse, was on fire with one occupant still inside.

Sandy Hook VFR First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan was first to arrive on the scene and confirmed the fire, but updated all responding that the driver, a 43-year-old female, was out of the vehicle at that time.

Sandy Hook Engines 441 and 442, Rescue 444 and Botsford Engine 552 responded with crews.

Berkshire was closed at its intersections with High Rock and Grays Plain. The fire was knocked down by 15:43.

NVAC transported the driver ALS.

Botsford returned to service at 15:53. Sandy Hook remained on scene until the vehicle was towed, and returned to service at 16:41.

Mutual Aid To Southbury For Large Brush Fire (May 4, 2026)

Sandy Hook VFR provided mutual aid in Southbury on May 4 after a large brush fire broke out in the Purchase area.

A request was received for our brush truck and manpower, which responded to Brown Brook Road in Southbury at 13:53 May 5. Truck 448 also responded with three additional firefighters.

Roxbury VFD and Woodbury VFD also responded to assist Southbury. Crews fought the fire from three different properties as shifting winds continually changed its path. Firefighters were able to knock it down without any damage to structures.

Sandy Hook returned to service at 15:08.